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I Won't Let Go
I know you are in the underworld, And yet I still feel you right here, It's like you never left this world, As our mannerisms are so similar.
By Sid Aaron Hirjiless than a minute ago in Poets
Making Friends in Middle Age
Most people start off making friends once they get into school. For some people, the groups are big, while others have smaller groups. However, eventually school ends, and life begins. Though this is an exciting new chapter in a person's life, there is a lot that comes with it. People start to go on their own paths, and they have different experiences. This makes it harder to identify with some people that they were once close with, and it can make one feel more alone than they intended for it to.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue3 minutes ago in Journal
The Godfather of My Heart
I want to share a story with you — a story about how life circles back in the most unexpected, most tender ways… The Summer Everything Began
By Anna K.8 minutes ago in Confessions
Love Has Become So Cheap. Content Warning.
Love has become so cheap, With the click of a button A heart appears on the screen. ❤️ And just as quickly is lost in the cacophony of words, images, memes.
By Natalie Wilkinson11 minutes ago in Poets
Empty
It arrived the other day Just sitting there in the middle of the room Wasn't sure what to do about it Something not quite right
By Christopher Beard20 minutes ago in Poets
Snapshots in the Dark
Insomnia and sleep deprivation were two things that plagued Morgan the most these past few years. He thought about going to see a doctor quite a few times, but decided against it and relied on over-the-counter medications. Medications that didn't do jack squat to help. When he didn't get any sleep, Morgan decided to use this time to work on things he had put off—a mini mountain of art projects, a TBR pile of manga, and house repairs. During the night, he would stay awake, and just a few hours before work, he would crash and sleep for about four and a half hours.
By 3rrornightshift36 minutes ago in Horror
Girl on the Train. Content Warning.
As I sat with my grandmother during a summer night in Dudley, she told me a story she hadn't even told her mother or children. She was around eight then, and they traveled by train to visit some family nearby. She was sitting by herself, looking around at the other guests, when she spotted a girl close to her age motion to her from a nearby corner.
By 3rrornightshift42 minutes ago in Horror
You Bring Me To My Knees
My life is an empty page.I’m trying to keep my head above the water. Waiting for the tide to strike. I feel as though am half alive. I’m living on the other side going through motions with no purpose. I am faded from a choice of bad habits such as impulsive behavior of overspending and gambling. I feel numb. And I don’t know if I can survive. I am a compulsive addict in this twisted game of chance that rules my life. I wasted so much time and didn’t understand my stupid ways. Breaking until the end of my days. All the mistakes that it takes.
By Tracie Sperlingabout an hour ago in Poets
The War Created an Oil Problem. It’s Not the Only Price You’ll Pay. AI-Generated.
When war erupts, the immediate images are often those of destruction—tanks rolling across borders, cities reduced to rubble, and civilians caught in the crossfire. Yet some of the most enduring consequences are less visible, unfolding quietly across global markets and household budgets. Among them, the disruption of oil supplies stands out as one of the most far-reaching—and misunderstood—effects. But the oil problem is only the beginning. The true cost of war extends into nearly every aspect of modern life.
By Ali Khanabout an hour ago in The Swamp
Free Ged with Laptop 2026: How Low-Income Adults & Students Can Get One
Earning your GED is a powerful step toward better jobs, higher pay, and long-term stability — but trying to study without a reliable laptop makes everything harder. The good news? In 2026, several legitimate programs and nonprofits are still giving free laptops specifically to people working on their GED or HiSET.
By Free Laptops From Governmentabout an hour ago in Education
Ukraine Strings Nets Over Cities as Killer Drones Turn Streets Into War Zones. AI-Generated.
In the heart of Ukraine’s embattled cities, a striking new feature has begun to appear above streets, courtyards, and residential blocks: vast webs of netting stretched between buildings. At first glance, they resemble construction scaffolding or urban art installations. But their purpose is far more urgent—and grim. These nets are the latest line of defense against the growing threat of low-cost, highly lethal drones that have transformed everyday spaces into active combat zones.
By Ali Khanabout an hour ago in The Swamp
Russia Is Sharing Satellite Imagery and Drone Technology With Iran. AI-Generated.
In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, the relationship between Russia and Iran has entered a new and consequential phase. Recent reports indicate that Moscow is now sharing advanced satellite imagery and drone technology with Tehran, signaling a significant escalation in military and intelligence cooperation. This development not only reflects the growing alignment between the two nations but also raises serious concerns about the future of regional stability, global security, and the evolving nature of warfare.
By Ali Khanabout an hour ago in The Swamp